Adrian Pasdar Biography: Parents, Ethnicity, Movies, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Awards

Adrian Kayvan Pasdar is an American film, television, and voice actor known for his compelling performances in cult classics and popular series.

He first rose to prominence with roles in films like Top Gun and the vampire Western Near Dark, later earning acclaim for television work including the lead in Profit, Nathan Petrelli in Heroes, and various voice roles as Iron Man in Marvel animations.

His career spans acting, directing, and producing, marked by a distinctive presence across genres.

Adrian Pasdar
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Adrian Kayvan Pasdar
Stage Name:	Adrian Pasdar
Born:	30 April 1965 (age 61 years old)
Place of Birth:	Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Iranian-German
Height:	1.78 m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Homayoon Pasdar and Rosemarie Pasdar
Siblings:	Anamarie Pasdar
Spouse:	Natalie Maines (m. 2000–2019)
Relationship:	Divorced
Children:	Jackson Slade Pasdar, Beckett Finn Pasdar
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Adrian Pasdar was born on April 30, 1965, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Homayoon Pasdar, an Iranian-American cardiac surgeon, and Rosemarie Pasdar, a German-born travel agent.

He grew up primarily in the Philadelphia area, including West Philadelphia and Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, after his parents’ divorce when he was young, splitting time between the U.S. and France.

Siblings include Anamarie Pasdar. Pasdar graduated from Marple Newtown High School, where he excelled in football and acting.

He attended the University of Florida on a football scholarship but turned fully to acting after a serious injury; he later trained at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in New York. He is of Iranian and German (with some Polish) descent and follows Christianity.

Career

Adrian Pasdar broke into Hollywood in the mid-1980s, landing a small but memorable role as Chipper in Top Gun (1986) after impressing director Tony Scott.

He quickly moved into leading parts with the cult hit Near Dark (1987) and appeared in films like Carlito’s Way (1993).

A pivotal television breakthrough came with the critically praised but short-lived series Profit in 1996, where he played the ruthless Jim Profit. Pasdar built a steady career with guest spots and recurring roles before gaining widespread fame as Nathan Petrelli in Heroes (2006–2010).

He has continued working across mediums, taking on parts in Desperate Housewives, Burn Notice, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (as Glenn Talbot/Graviton), and Grand Hotel.

Pasdar has voiced Tony Stark/Iron Man in multiple Marvel animated projects and video games while also directing the film Cement.

His body of work reflects a blend of intense dramatic roles, genre fare, and voice performance that has sustained his presence in entertainment for decades.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @adrianpasdar

Personal Life

Adrian Pasdar, 61 years old and 1.78 m tall, was married to musician Natalie Maines of The Chicks from June 24, 2000, until their divorce was finalized on December 19, 2019.

The couple share two sons, Jackson Slade Pasdar and Beckett Finn Pasdar.

He has been involved in charitable efforts, including playing guitar with the Band from TV to support causes like the Rush Epilepsy Center.

Net Worth

Adrian Pasdar has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Primary sources of income include his long-running acting career in film and television, voice-over work, directing, and producing projects.

Filmography

• Top Gun (1986)
• Near Dark (1987)
• Carlito’s Way (1993)
• Wounded (1997)